Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of ginger
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
Pot Marigold
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Ringelblume
In French
Ginger Jaune
pot Marigold
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Caléndula
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
pot Marigold
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Hedychium
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold
Care of Yellow Ginger and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.